Men's Assistant Basketball Coach

Sylvania; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo is seeking an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to support the head coach and sub-varsity teams for the 2026-2027 season.

You will assist with tryouts, organize practices and games, ensure compliance with KPS policies and safety protocols, and serve as a positive role model for student-athletes and the school community.

Qualifications

• Two years of coaching experience or assisting in a recognized program above the novice level.
• Completion of a course in the prevention of athletic injuries, or agreement to complete before the start of the second season coaching.
• Current first aid and CPR training or willingness to complete CPR training before the second season.
• Complete CAP 1 and CAP 2 before the end of the second season.
• High school Diploma or accredited equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in team player tryouts and selection.
• Participate in pre-season parent meetings and post-season awards programs.
• Coordinate and organize sub-varsity practice and game events.
• Develop training rules to AD and follow conduct policies.
• Discipline athletes per due process guidelines and school rules.
• Conduct organized practices and develop practice schedules.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches to ensure skill development and game readiness.
• Distribute schedules to athletes, parents, and athletic offices.

Education

B.S./B.A. degree + teaching experience

Michigan teaching certificate

Positive leadership

Multicultural urban district experience

Participation as player in sport at high school/college/pro level

Job description

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Loy Norrix High School

2026-2027

Works under the direction of the head coach with the sub-varsity teams towards the program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist head coach in team player tryouts and selection.
2. Participate in pre-season parent meetings and post-season awards programs.
3. Cooperate with AD and school staff as well as fellow coaches.
4. Coordinate and organize sub-varsity practice and game events.
5. Develop and provide training rules to AD.
6. Follow due process guidelines when disciplining athletes.
7. Conduct well organized practices.
8. Develop a well organized practice plan by collaborating with fellow coaches.
9. Derive from the practice plan a well-organized practice schedule to be distributed to athletes, parents, and athletic offices.
10. Follow injury protocol.
11. Develop a team that appropriately displays the skills of the athletes.
12. Responsible for developing or adhering to a sound system of equipment accountability, including inventory, repair and replacement.
13. Well versed and knowledgeable in the sport.
14. Must follow KPS (Athletic Code of Conduct) and MHSAA policies and regulations.
15. Meet all deadlines for paperwork (i.d. rosters, physicals, officials ratings, etc.)
16. Exhibit enthusiasm towards athletes and display respect for the entire program (i.d. officials, opponents, parents, schools, property, equipment, etc.)
17. Dress appropriately for games, practices, and other school/athletic functions.
18. Act as a role model, display respect, and model leadership skills.
19. Foster school spirit by promoting other sports, clubs, and co-curricular activities.
20. Maintain fair, consistent, understanding and tolerant relationships with athletes.
21. Maintain composure and conduct during practice and games.
22. All other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Previous coaching experience or assisting in a recognized program above the novice level for at least two years.
2. Completion of a course in the prevention of athletic injuries, or agreeable to complete the class before the start of the second season coaching.
3. Current first aid and CPR training or willing to complete CPR training before the second season.
4. Complete CAP 1 and CAP 2 before the end of the second season.
5. High school Diploma or accredited equivalency.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. BS or BA degree with a minimum of two years successful teaching experience.
2. Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
3. Prior demonstrated the ability to provide positive leadership for coaches and athletes, and to serve as a positive role model in all aspects of the coaching profession.
4. Experience in a multicultural urban school district.
5. Successful prior participation in the sport at either the high school, college or professional level.

DEADLINE

Until Filled

Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.